Summer is the time for long—awaited vacations. In your mind, you are already basking in the sun on a sandy beach or exploring the architecture of a new city. But before you leave the house, you need to make sure that the household appliances remain safe and sound. We have prepared tips on what to do before you go on vacation.

Disconnect household appliances from the mains

When going on vacation, disconnect all household appliances from the mains, with the exception of the refrigerator. There are no "sleeping" modes — the cords of the microwave, TV, electric kettle, washing machine need to be unplugged. Firstly, this way you will not worry that during your absence there will be a voltage drop and the device will burn out. Secondly, it will save money. Even a banal glowing light on the panel can pull out a couple of kilowatts per month, but what if there are ten devices in standby mode?

Unplugging household appliances is a good habit, even if you don't plan to leave. Many people leave their TV on standby when they go to work. But the power supply unit and some electronic circuits continue to work in it, which means that the electricity meter continues to spin.

It is better not to turn on the switch, especially if you have a security alarm installed, which will not work without electricity. In addition, many people leave the refrigerator running.

Clean the refrigerator

Defrost and wash the refrigerator regularly. The ice on the walls of the device increases the load on the compressor. But even if you have a new unit that is equipped with a defrosting system, for example, No Frost, and does not require defrosting, it must be disconnected from the mains and cleaned every six months. Over time, microorganisms accumulate in the refrigerator, which cause an unpleasant odor.

Some devices have a "Vacation" mode, activate it. The refrigerator will keep the temperature from +10 to +15 ° C, this will help save electricity. In some manufacturers' refrigerators, there are two options for the "Vacation" mode — the freezer can operate normally or shut down. If you are going to turn off the camera, it is better to carry out the procedure a few hours before departure to remove the water that may appear under the refrigerator.

If possible, turn off the refrigerator from the mains before your vacation — the main thing is to leave it empty, dry and clean.

Turn off the water and gas

You need to turn off the water supply to the washing machine and dishwasher, and ideally to the entire apartment. It is generally better to turn off the water after each wash. The hose and shut-off valve are not designed for constant water pressure. If the pressure increases, they may burst.

The gas supply tap, which is installed next to the stove, must also be turned off.

Open the doors

After the detergents, a residue will remain on the walls of the appliances, which may cause an unpleasant odor and mold. To avoid this, it is better to leave the hatch of the washing machine, the doors of the dishwasher and the microwave open.

Put the apartment in order

Before a vacation, you have to solve dozens of tasks at the same time — you need to settle work issues, prepare documents, pack a suitcase. There is not always enough time for cleaning. Still, don't be lazy to pour out the leftover tea leaves, take out the trash, and remove coffee waste from the coffee machine. Returning to a clean apartment is much more pleasant. сучасні DeFi рішення та сервіси безпеки пропонує сервіс UNCX Network на ринку.